noun
Uncommon
PowerPoint
PowerPoint (noun) means an electronic slideshow presentation, especially one made with Microsoft's PowerPoint software. Example: “She put together a PowerPoint for the quarterly review.”
noun
1
An electronic slideshow presentation, especially one made with Microsoft's PowerPoint software.
"She put together a PowerPoint for the quarterly review."
"His PowerPoint was full of bullet points and no images."
verb
1
To present information using electronic slides.
"He PowerPointed his way through the entire budget proposal."
How to use PowerPoint
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slideshow presentation, named after the software most commonly used to make one.
Common pairings
give a PowerPoint
PowerPoint presentation
PowerPoint slides
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Word forms
- Plural
- PowerPoints
- Third person singular
- PowerPoints
- Past tense
- PowerPointed
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Etymology
From PowerPoint, the trademarked name of Microsoft's presentation software, which has become a generic term for any slideshow.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for PowerPoint
point
joint
anoint
appoint
endpoint
pinpoint
gunpoint
viewpoint
standpoint
disappoint
checkpoint
needlepoint
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Frequently asked questions
What does “PowerPoint” mean?
The word “PowerPoint” means an electronic slideshow presentation, especially one made with Microsoft's PowerPoint software. In plain terms, a slideshow presentation, named after the software most commonly used to make one.
How do you use “PowerPoint” in a sentence?
Here is “PowerPoint” used in a sentence: “She put together a PowerPoint for the quarterly review.”
What part of speech is “PowerPoint”?
Depending on how it is used, “PowerPoint” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “PowerPoint” a common word?
“PowerPoint” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “PowerPoint” have?
“PowerPoint” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an electronic slideshow presentation, especially one made with Microsoft's PowerPoint software.
